The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART), May Mobility, and the City of Tampa showcased autonomous vehicle technology on Downtown Tampa City streets.

According to HART Interim CEO Jeff Seward, “Automated vehicles have the potential to significantly enhance our transit system in the near future and HART is excited to bring this technology and innovative thinking to our community.”

The Michigan-based May Mobility vehicle fleet traversed city streets and Marion Transit Way corridor with passengers to demonstrate the technology in a real-world scenario. This roadway is the same area HART anticipates the deployment and future use of autonomous vehicles in the downtown business district.

“HART’s desire to bring autonomous vehicles to Tampa is a prime example of embracing and creating the city of the future, and the May Mobility team is excited to be considered as a potential partner in providing reliable, safe, environmentally-friendly, and convenient methods of transportation,” said Alisyn Malek, COO, and co-founder of May Mobility. “Our autonomous vehicle fleets were created to bring people closer together and help support local economies, and we are excited to use our industry-leading technology to redefine transit for the Tampa Bay community.”